11/8/05
Ahmed gets his turn in the American Airlines flight simulator. |
11/8/05
Brother Mohamed waits for his turn. |
11/8/05
Ahmed gets a hug from Claudia Dogaru, a close family friend. |
11/8/05
Mohamed has fun with a reporter’s microphone. |
11/8/05
Ahmed (rear) and Mohamed are the center of attention. |
11/8/05
Mohamed has a great time riding the play airplane. |
11/8/05
Mohamed smiles for the camera. |
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10/8/04
Ahmed is learning to walk with the help and encouragement of his mother Sabah. At least one of the parents attends every rehabilitation therapy session. |
10/8/04
Ahmed is learning to walk with the help and encouragement of his mother Sabah. At least one of the parents attends every rehabilitation therapy session. |
10/8/04
Mohamed proudly shows off his walking skills for the photographer. |
10/8/04
Physical therapist Kristen DeMura with Mohamed in the skywalk at Medical City. |
10/8/04
Physical therapist Jacob Makkappellil with Ahmed in the skywalk. |
10/8/04
Physical therapist Kristen DeMura works with Mohamed in the pediatric physical therapy room at Medical City. Intense rehabilitation therapies five times a week have been key to the boys’ amazing progress since separation surgery Oct. 11-12. |
10/8/04
Physical therapist Kristen DeMura works with Mohamed in the pediatric physical therapy room at Medical City. Intense rehabilitation therapies five times a week have been key to the boys’ amazing progress since separation surgery Oct. 11-12. |
10/8/04
Ahmed (striped shirt) and Mohamed (solid shirt) practice walking in the halls of the hospital with the help of their therapists. Mohamed has advanced to using a walker or an adult’s helping hand for support. Ahmed still needs leg splints to help him walk, but is quickly catching up with his brother. |
10/8/04
Ahmed (striped shirt) and Mohamed (solid shirt) practice walking in the halls of the hospital with the help of their therapists. Mohamed has advanced to using a walker or an adult’s helping hand for support. Ahmed still needs leg splints to help him walk, but is quickly catching up with his brother. |
10/8/04
Ahmed (left) and Mohamed during physical therapy. |
4/8/04
The twins' big brother, Mahmoud, helps the family move the boys out of the hospital and home to their apartment. |
4/8/04
Sue Blackwood, director of the World Craniofacial Foundation, holds Mohamed as the family prepares to leave the hospital. |
4/8/04
Mother Sabah with Ahmed as the family waits outside the hospital for the transport cars. |
4/8/04
Father Ibrahim waits with Mohamed. |
4/8/04
It took three loaded vehicles to transport the family and their gear to the apartment that will be their home until they leave for Egypt. |
2/27/04
In early February, Texas First Lady Anita Perry visited the boys while at Medical City for the hospital's Magnet Recognition celebration. Mrs. Perry, who was trained as a pediatric nurse, first visited the boys in August 2003, before their separation surgery. |
2/27/04
More intricate games challenge the boys and help to speed their rehabilitation progress. Pictured from left is the boys' mother, Sabah, Ahmed and Mohamed. |
2/27/04
The balance swing continues to be an important physical therapy tool, helping the boys gain strength and balance. Physical therapist Jacob Makkappallil works with Ahmed; occupational therapist Heather Balusked helps Mohamed; speech therapist Courtney Bertrand encourages the boys to talk and sing during their session. |
2/27/04
Mohamed is a study in concentration as he works on his fine motor skills. At left is occupational therapist Heather Balusek. |
2/27/04
Mohamed is a study in concentration as he works on his fine motor skills. At left is occupational therapist Heather Balusek. |
2/27/04
Ankle and leg braces help Mohamed gain confidence to walk. |
2/27/04
Mohamed uses the standing frame to help him stand in an upright position with no assist. The frame helps in joint alignment, posture and weight bearing. Physical therapists Shana O'Brien and Jacob Makkappallil get him started. |
2/27/04
Musical toys are favorites of both boys. |
1/20/04
It's time for play therapy. The boys love to be carried in their parents' arms so they can see everything. This time, mom is carrying Mohamed. |
1/20/04
Always affectionate, Mohamed gives therapist Shana O'Brien a quick hug during play therapy. |
1/20/04
Therapist Courtney Bertrand plays pat-a-cake with Ahmed in front of the mirror during a therapy session in the Child Life playroom. |
1/20/04
The boys enjoy a game of bowling. First it is Mohamed's turn, assisted by therapist Jacob Makkappallil and child life therapist Linda Biesanz, while mother looks on. |
1/20/04
Next, Mohamed gives O'Brien's nose a playful tweak. |
1/20/04
Ahmed's therapist, Heather Balusek, encourages him to hold his head straight to strengthen neck muscles. |
1/20/04
Next it's Ahmed's turn. Both boys love these games, which are fun - and crucial to rehabilitation by increasing strength and dexterity. |
1/20/04
Mohamed is standing on his own and beginning to walk with minimal assistance. |
12/24/03
Mohamed can now sit without assist, but is still learning the complicated task of walking. His father and physical therapist Jacob Makkappellil work with him on the skill. |
12/24/03
Mohamed (front) and Ahmed (rear) on a trip to the physical therapy gym. |
12/24/03
Mohamed is learning balance and coordination on the swing. His father Ibrahim and Sue Blackwood, World Craniofacial Foundation director, look on proudly. |
12/24/03
Ahmed now accompanies his brother to the gym for therapy. On this trip, he's just observing his brother Mohamed's accomplishments. |
12/24/03
Sabah shares a quiet moment with her son Ahmed. |
12/24/03
Mohamed can now sit without assist, but is still learning the complicated task of walking. His father and physical therapist Jacob Makkappellil work with him on the skill. |
12/15/03
Ahmed (left) and Mohamed enjoy being with each other again. Mohamed likes holding his brother's hand.
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12/15/03
Both Mohamed (left) and Ahmed are progressing daily. Mohamed has been saying words and phases since coming back to NTHC. Ahmed is now starting to talk as well.
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12/15/03
Mohamed is able to stand with some assistance from Sue Blackwood, World Craniofacial Foundation director. Dad and brother Ahmed offer him encouragement.
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12/15/03
Mohamed
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12/15/03
Ahmed
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11/19/03
Physical therapists Sally Fryer (left) and Jacob Makkappallil (right) encourage Mohamed to get on his hands and knees and lift his head. These types of exercises help to strengthen the neck muscles so that Mohamed can hold up his head unassisted.
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11/19/03
Mohamed sits up with the assistance of his therapists.
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11/19/03
Physical therapists Sally Fryer (left) and Jacob Makkappallil (right) encourage Mohamed to get on his hands and knees and lift his head. These types of exercises help to strength the neck muscles so that Mohamed can hold up his head unassisted.
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11/19/03
The family joins Mohamed at the end of a successful therapy session. Pictured from left are father Ibrahim Gad, mother Sabah Abou Al Wafa, brother Mahmoud, and physical therapists Sally Fryer and Jacob Makkappallil.
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11/19/03
Ahmed undergoes daily physical therapy to strengthen his muscles. The twins' mother, Sabah Abou Al Wafa, often works with her boys' therapists during their sessions.
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11/19/03
Ahmed's finishes his physical therapy session surrounded by his therapist Jacob Makkappallil, mother Sabah, father Ibrahim, older brother Mahmoud and Sally Fryer of Integrated Pediatric Therapy.
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11/19/03
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Mohamed sits up with the assistance of his therapists.
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11/19/03
Mohamed sits up with the assistance of his therapists.
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11/19/03
Older brother Mahmoud lends Mohamed playful encouragement during his physical therapy.
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11/19/03
While physical therapist Sally Fryer looks on, Mahmoud give Mohamed a brotherly kiss.
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